Posts Tagged ‘AstroFarm Blogs’
Manual Testing vs. Automation Testing: When to Use Which Method
Manual testing and automation testing are two essential methods of software testing. While manual testing involves executing test cases manually, automation testing involves the use of automated tools to execute test cases. Although both methods are valuable, choosing which one to use depends on several factors. According to a recent report, automation testing is projected…
Read MoreTop 7 Trends in Software Testing for 2023
As we move further into 2023, we can expect to see several emerging technology trends gain traction across various industries. AI and IoT continue to evolve, and their impact is becoming increasingly widespread. Autonomous driving and quantum computing are also expected to gain momentum, with the potential to transform entire industries. In addition, sustainability remains…
Read MoreTrack Mobile and Wi-Fi Data Usage in Real Time with AstroFarm
Mobile applications have become an indispensable part of our lives, and this trend is only growing stronger. In 2022, the number of mobile app downloads reached 255 billion, marking an increase of over 80% compared to the 140.7 billion app downloads recorded in 2016. Across the world, people rely on apps every day for shopping,…
Read More5 Challenges Faced by Developers and Testers Building Digital Health Apps and Technologies
Developers and QA professionals involved in building digital health technologies such as clinical trial software require the resources that allow them to develop and test their apps at scale while ensuring security. This article lists five challenges that they regularly face: 1. Device Fragmentation: There are a vast number of different mobile devices available on…
Read MoreNew Feature Alert: AstroFarm now offers Performance Monitoring for iOS and iPadOS devices
As mobile app development continues to evolve, it’s crucial to test apps on both iOS and iPadOS to ensure compatibility, usability, and consistency. For instance, it’s no secret that Android has long dominated the global smartphone market. However, the market trend of choosing iPhones over Androids has resulted in a significant shift in market share,…
Read MoreTesting Best Practices to Follow in 2023
Software testing is an integral part of the software development life cycle, as it helps in the identification and elimination of errors and bugs before an application is released. If you’re new to testing and looking to learn how to perform tests to deliver high-quality applications/products, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog,…
Read More5 Reasons Why Mobile App Security Testing is Important for Your Organization
Over the past two decades, mobile applications have transformed the way we work and communicate. From being completely reliant on IT-provisioned desktop machines to being provided with the option of choosing your work device, mobile apps have transformed the way we work today, and also played a huge role in defining the modern remote and…
Read MoreGrouping Devices and User Restrictions-The Key to Improved Testing
Let’s face it, assigning devices to remote testers is a tedious process. In a larger organizational setup, it’s simply not efficient for IT admins to manually assign devices, particularly when there are many teams within the organization. If testers test on a specific set of devices every time, it is time consuming to keep searching…
Read MoreTest multi-screen behavior of your application with AstroFarm’s new Remote Screen Pop-out
When it comes to app testing, the biggest challenge is often the screen size of the remote devices used for testing. It is even more challenging and time-consuming when you have to use multiple devices for testing the application. To further enhance the user experience, AstroFarm introduces remote screen pop-out to help you maximize all…
Read More5 Reasons Why Testers and DevOps Should Shift to a Private Device Farm
Testing your application/product is undoubtedly the most crucial step in the product release lifecycle. There are many ways to go about it–you could rent devices from testing platforms, you could try to put together your own device farm solution in-house, or you could use a private device farm. If your organization has a unique set…
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